University of Cambridge Recruitment 2026 | Research Software Engineer (Part Time, Fixed Term)
About the Organization
The University of Cambridge is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious universities, renowned for excellence in education, scientific research, innovation, and technological advancement. The Institute of Astronomy (IoA) and the Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge (KICC) provide an internationally recognized research environment focusing on astrophysics, black holes, cosmology, high-performance computing, and computational science. This project is led by Professor Sera Markoff and collaborates with leading international institutions including the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), CTA Observatory, University of Amsterdam, Oxford University, Radboud University, University of Turku, University of Namibia, and the Africa Millimetre Telescope.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | University of Cambridge |
| Position | Research Software Engineer |
| Employment Type | Part-Time (0.5 FTE) |
| Contract Type | Fixed Term |
| Department | Institute of Astronomy (IoA) |
| Research Centre | Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge (KICC) |
| Category | Academic-related |
| Job Reference | LG50949 |
| Location | Cambridge, England, United Kingdom |
| Salary | £35,608–£46,049 per annum (Pro Rata) |
| Initial Funding | 5 Years |
| Extension | Possible based on additional funding |
| Working Hours | Approximately 18.5–20 hours/week |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Interview Schedule | Week commencing 30 November 2026 |
| Last Date | 9 November 2026 (23:59 BST) |
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete the online application through the official University of Cambridge recruitment portal. Applicants must upload:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research/Technical Experience Statement (maximum 3 pages)
- List of Publications (if applicable)
- Contact details of three professional referees
Who Can Apply?
Applications are invited from candidates who possess:
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Astronomy, Computational Science or related disciplines.
- Experience in scientific software development.
- Knowledge of HPC systems and GPU computing.
- Programming expertise in C, C++, Python, Julia or similar languages.
- Experience with Git, version control, testing and documentation.
- Knowledge of machine learning, Bayesian inference or scientific simulations is desirable.
- Strong communication and collaborative research skills.
Why Should You Apply?
- Work at one of the world's highest-ranked universities.
- Join internationally renowned astrophysics and cosmology research.
- Contribute to the Event Horizon Telescope and CTA Observatory projects.
- Opportunity to work with international collaborators.
- Exposure to large-scale GPU and HPC computing.
- Research publication opportunities.
- Flexible part-time schedule.
- Competitive salary and long-term research project.
Eligibility Criteria
- Relevant degree in computing, software engineering, astronomy, physics or related discipline.
- Experience with software engineering best practices.
- Knowledge of high-performance computing environments.
- Ability to develop, optimize and maintain scientific software.
- Strong analytical and programming skills.
Selection Process
- Online Application
- Shortlisting
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Final Selection
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | 22 September 2026 |
| Application Closing Date | 9 November 2026 (23:59 BST) |
| Tentative Interviews | Week commencing 30 November 2026 |
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